Gavin Newsom mocks Trump with wild ‘piggy’ pic after president
1. Shallow Engagement
The episode prompts a closer look at modern political engagement,
where debates reduced to “memes and insults”
may feel entertaining but shift attention from real consequences.
2. Public Conditioning
This style of discourse risks more than making leaders seem petty;
it conditions the public “to expect and reward that pettiness,”
reinforcing a cycle of spectacle.
3. Power of Attention
The piece emphasizes that influence ultimately lies in
what people choose to amplify or ignore.
Spectacle is tempting, but it “doesn’t have to define the conversation.”
4. Refocusing on Substance
By noticing when we’re being pulled toward the loudest,
most divisive content, we can avoid becoming passive consumers
The goal is to redirect attention to “actions, policies, and outcomes”—
the quieter factors that shape daily life more than any viral meme.
